DURA-SOD™ Maintenance

Proper maintenance is critical to keeping any lawn looking its best.

MOWING

New sod should be mowed as soon as needed, usually 7 to 10 days after installation or before blades exceed 3". Use a sharp mower blade and never remove more than 1/3 of the plant leaf at one mowing.

FERTILIZING

If the soil was prepared properly during sod installation,you may not have to fertilize from 4-6 weeks. Popular brands of lawn food are satisfactory as long as 35 to 50% of the nitrogen is from a slow release form. Apply the recommended rates as indicated on the product you use. Fertilizing 3 to 4 times a year can supply 2 to 4 lbs. of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. annually.

WATERING

The first week of watering is critical. The newly installed sod should not be allowed to dry out. Water thoroughly the first week. Usually 2 to 3 hours of sprinkling to accumulate 1" of water every two to three days is sufficient. Thereafter, maintain a moist but unsaturated soil condition watering as necessary. After the sod knits to the soil, usually 1 to 3 weeks, change watering frequency to achieve a moist and thorough watering of the new turf, allowing for natural rainfall and cool or hot weather. Continued over saturation is harmful and can cause root rot and ultimate surface damage.